StewartBroadley

Having read a bunch of very negative reviews on GN about Oaks National I was expecting the place to be in SUPER ROUGH shape. Had to see for myself as the $35 green fee was compelling. I was pleasantly surprised. Greeting in the pro shop was first rate, I explained it was my 1st time, got a great run down on what to watch out for. The course is in at least decent shape. A couple of the tee boxes were definitely rough but that's what a tee is for ... Likewise a few greens were spotted but the pins were located well clear of any patches. Plenty of trouble in play, lots of water holes, some very tight Driver lines off par 4/5 holes. GN needs to establish a "value for money" index as a measure of slope points per green fee dollar - Oaks National wins that metric. Strongly endorse this course !!

The Waldorf course is in great condition. Greens are medium fast and a.bit grainy. Looks like the current hotel addition now under construction will be finished sometime in 2023. New 18th green is being built right now and will make for a tough finishing hole once complete. Tips now measure 6500 yards, par is 70. Once the construction is completed the course will be back to par 72 and 7000 plus yards from the back tees. Waldorf does all the little things super well. New and very clean carts, friendly pro shop and 1st tee starter reception, good on course food. Pricey greens fee but worth splurging for a quality experience in my opinion.

Panther is in primo shape right now, greens are firm and fast, rough is almost out of dormant stage. Only complaint is pace of play. Once on the course we often learn from the Marshall that there's a large group out front playing a mini tournament. This means 4.5 to 5 hours to finish.

First time playing LBV. Strong layout meandering through several condo complexes. 9th and 15th green particularly were in rough shape, rest of the greens and fairways were in good shape. Usual excellent reception in the pro shop and thorough run down by Vinny the starter. Would have rated 5 stars save for the 2 greens being in poor condition.

2nd time playing Palm, many strong holes, fairways and all but 2 or 3 greens is good shape. Does attract lots of "Johnny twice a year slasher" types so pace of play can be slow some days. Nice range with a free bucket incl with green fee. Drink cart makes regular stops, little pricey but good quality sandwiches. $100 green fee is fair value, anything north of that ...

Crooked Cat is in good shape, greens are fast for Bermuda turf. Great practice range, short game zone and huge putting green. 5 sets.of tees so a solid test for players of any caliber. Pace of play is an issue, a tick under 5 hours to finish. I wish the Marshall was empowered to oblige slow groups to keep up to the group in front. Food needs improvement. Sandwiches are just not good, hot dogs off the rollers - meh ... I suggest starting early to avoid slow play and smudging in a decent sandwich for the turn.

1st class Waldorf execution of the bag drop, pro shop and 1st tee starter greeting. Large construction of new buildings is now underway. The back 9 has been shortened to just par 34 to accommodate the construction. All new greens on the back 9 are much firmer than the front, can't play shots to hole high yardage because of the extra release. Course is great shape and a good test from the blue or black tees. Definitely going back !!

Great course in great shape. Heavily sculpted Bermuda fairways, greens may be a hybrid turf grass - I'm not sure but a different shade of green so I think I have that right. 1 complaint - the sandwiches from the cart girl are terrible, smuggle your own food out there.

Great range and practice facilities. Course was in good shape, greens were slower than other years I played here. Tee time was booked on International but it was cart path only for over seeding, moved me to National no problem. Staff are super friendly.

Palm is a nice track in nice shape. 1 beef - the player assistant - aka the Marshall - didn't seem interested in policing pace of play. The group in front of us was 2 holes out of position all day. The Marshall should be obliging slow groups to allow faster groups to play through or at minimum pressing the slow play group to speed up.

Greens at Lionhead Legends were in the worst shape I have seen them since the course opened for play. Had been punched a month ago and many still not well recovered. Slow and patchy in many spots. I know it's fall but many bunkers full of leaves. Just not up to the usual Lionhead standard.